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The Impact of the Pandemic on Otolaryngology Patients With Negative COVID-19 Status: Commentary and Insights From Orbital Emergencies.

Authors :
Fastenberg JH
Bottalico D
Kennedy WA
Sheikh A
Setzen M
Rodgers R
Source :
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery [Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg] 2020 Sep; Vol. 163 (3), pp. 444-446. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 26.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Efforts aimed at minimizing the spread of COVID-19 and "flattening the curve" may be affecting clinical care delivery for non-COVID-19 cases that include otolaryngologic and orbital conditions. We are witnessing changes in the manner that patients present, as well as modifications in clinical management strategies. An improved understanding of these phenomena and the contributing factors is essential for otolaryngologists to provide sound clinical care during this unprecedented pandemic.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1097-6817
Volume :
163
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32450752
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599820931082